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Waddle & Silvy

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Bears
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Chicago
Chicago Bulls
White Sox
Bears
Chicago White Sox
NFL Draft
World Baseball Classic
NCAA Tournament
Bulls
Arlington Heights
NFL
Caleb Williams
NBA
Baseball
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Maxx Crosby
Ryan Poles

Former Bear Tom Waddle and longtime Chicago sports reporter Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman love to talk all things Chicago sports and more.

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Latest Episodes

ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins Waddle and Silvy to discuss his analysis of the Cubs and White Sox as the trade deadline slowly approaches. Then, they run through Aki's A-List.

Waddle and Silvy are joined by voice of the Bears Jeff Joniak before they get some frustrations off their chest in Quick Bitch

Waddle and Silvy discuss the latest Bears stadium update that the team has gone back to the city of Chicago six times in recent months. Then, they run through Waddle's World.

Waddle and Silvy discuss a disastrous night for the Cubs and their frustrations with Dansby Swanson. Then, they're joined by Rich Eisen to talk all things NFL and the Bears.

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Recent Guests

Andre Dawson
Former MLB player (per on‑air mention)
Guest on segment
Episode: 5/26 5 PM: Aki's A-List
Ed Belfort
Commentary reference
Guest on segment
Episode: 5/26 5 PM: Aki's A-List
Mark Aguirre
Former NBA player, Paul University alumnus
None specified
Episode: 5/22 5 PM: Jesse Rogers
Justin Pottinger
Producer/crew member put on trial
Waddle & Silvy production team
Episode: 5/22 3 PM: Potsy on trial
Jim Tenali
Mayor of Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Episode: 5/20: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt IV
Jim Tinaglia
Mayor of Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights
Episode: 5/20: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt II
John Sciambi
Play-by-play announcer
Marquee Sports Network
Episode: 5/15 3 PM: Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies
Jim Deshaies
Analyst
Marquee Sports Network
Episode: 5/15 3 PM: Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies
Greg Olson
Former NFL player and broadcaster
University of Miami talk; broadcaster
Episode: 5/14 5 PM: Connor McKnight

Hosts

Tom Waddle
Host of Waddle & Silvy; former Bears wide receiver; long-running Chicago sports radio personality
Marc Silvy
Co-host of Waddle & Silvy; longtime Chicago sports reporter and broadcaster

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 571 ratings
  • Chicago Style

    Love being able to listen on-demand from the DC-area. Love the regular hits Wilbon and Big Cat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoelSu
    United States2 months ago
  • Great

    Listen daily from Topeka KS. Great show. Great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polish art
    United States3 months ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    The good parts of the show are lost when you completely bend the knee to Jon Gruden. Have the guy on, but don’t act like the guy is the greatest thing around. You continue to alienate large portions of your audience. I’ll check back in a year.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best sports show in Chicago

    IMO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GeauxO
    United States2 years ago
  • Updating my 1 star review

    Checked in after a long break and last week the station that supported Sarah Spain and many other women just posted an hour focused on googling women 20-40 years their junior. It started as a joke and made it’s way to awful. My childhood Waddle jersey (who has several daughters and lets it slide) will continue to gather cobwebs

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    boiler bio nerd
    United States2 years ago

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Hosts deliver passionate analysis and quick humor; great for local sports fans.
Insightful, entertaining Chicago sports banter with strong guest insights.
Some episodes lean too political for some listeners, but still strong on sports banter.

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5/14 5 PM: Connor McKnight
Q: What's up, Connor?
Connor McKnight engages with the hosts, sharing insights about the team dynamics, the upcoming Cubs series, and his experiences in broadcasting, while the hosts ask follow-up questions and provide color commentary.
5/15 2 PM: Schedule Game and Jeff Joniak
Q: What did you think about the Bears' opener in Carolina?
The panelists outline a cautious optimism, with a mix of predictions and skepticism, and Jeff Joniak weighs in with professional insight on opening-week performance expectations.
5/21 2 PM: PCA's Tailspin
Q: Is Council doing enough to manage PCA and the team?
Opinions split; some argue he should push more for accountability and lineup changes, others defend his approach as keeping faith with the system and relying on analytics, while hoping for a mental reset for PCA.
5/21 2 PM: PCA's Tailspin
Q: What would you do with PCA?
The panel debates resting PCA for a few games or more, balancing long-term health and immediate performance, with some suggesting a multi-day sit to reset mentally.
5/19 5 PM: Jesse Rogers
Q: What happened with PCA and the fan incident?
Jesse Rogers explains the incident, notes the fine is forthcoming, and discusses the broader context of fan-player interactions and clubhouse impact, as well as the potential long-term effects on PCA's reputation.

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Analyses of recent episodes show a high-energy Chicago-centric sports conversation mix, revolving around the Cubs, White Sox, Bears, and local politics with a strong banter-driven vibe. Hosts trade rapid-fire takes on team performance, coaching decisions, and cross-sport rivalries, often punctuated by fan calls, guest insights from national sports commentators, and lively tangents on pop culture and current events. Notable elements include candid debates about the Bears' stadium situation, the Cubs-Sox dynamic, and high-profile guests who provide national perspective plugged into a local Chicago lens. The format skews casual and humorous, yet remains steeped in actionable sports insight and a deep affection for the city's teams, making it a... more

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7. John Sciambi
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